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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.59, 972.41 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.59, 972.41 and 389.90 is: 538.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.59 : 972.41 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.59/972.41 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.59x = 972.41 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.59x = 379,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,143.14/704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.11

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